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Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is one of the most common chromosome abnormalities in humans. It occurs when a child's cells end up with 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Down syndrome causes intellectual disability and other physical and learning challenges.
Rett syndrome (RTT) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder with developmental impairments, comorbidities, and abnormal behaviours such as hand stereotypies and emotional features. The Rett Syndrome Behaviour Questionnaire (RSBQ) was developed to describe the behavioural and emotional features of RTT.
Rett syndrome (RTT) is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder affecting predominantly females and associated with variants in the MECP2 gene. Recent success in clinical trials have resulted in an expanded use of the Rett Syndrome Behaviour Questionnaire (RSBQ) for clinical and research purposes.
The clinical, research and advocacy communities for Rett syndrome are striving to achieve clinical trial readiness, including having fit-for-purpose clinical outcome assessments. This study aimed to (1) describe psychometric properties of clinical outcome assessment for Rett syndrome and (2) identify what is needed to ensure that fit-for-purpose clinical outcome assessments are available for clinical trials.
There were differences in the presentation of clinical features occurring in the CDKL5 disorder and in Rett syndrome.
We investigated the impact of spinal fusion on survival and risk of severe lower respiratory tract infection in Rett syndrome.
Perspectives of parents are integral to the assessment of communication abilities and inform communication interventions for girls and women with Rett Syndrome
Bone mass and density are low in females with Rett syndrome.
Gastrostomy assisted the management of feeding difficulties and poor weight gain, and was acceptable to families
This study investigated the capacity of three accelerometer-type devices to measure walking activity in Rett syndrome